I am still looking for better alternatives for controlling my son's migraines than the amitriptyline the neurologist prescribed. I recently read that melatonin helps some people with migraines as well as helping with sleep issues.
It looks like melatonin has a lot fewer potential side effects than the medication the neurologist prescribed, but if it really works why wouldn't the neurologist tell us about it and have us try that first?
My son has been having a lot more trouble sleeping than he used to and he will probably have to wear his very uncomfortable scoliosis brace to bed. Last night he couldn't fall asleep until after 3:00 a.m. even without the brace. We have to do something and I really don't like the idea of making my son take a drug that can cause suicidal thoughts in some people, especially when my son is dealing with a lot of difficulties that other kids don't have to deal with.
Has anyone experienced any negative side effects while taking melatonin? If not, I think I will have my son try it.
